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Well the title says it all, I got a gc for BN in the amount of $25. I would like a new journal, something nice and not a Moleskine. Does anyone know what journals they carry that are FP friendly paper? Maybe one of their leather journals of half sheet size.

 

Or maybe they carry some cool writing related object you could suggest?

 

 

-Xander

Now, we must all fear evil men. But there is another kind of evil which we must fear most, and that is the indifference of good men.

 

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I'm fond of the Ecosystem notebooks they sell there; paper is more fountain pen friendly by a long shot than Moleskine paper, and the bindings seem to be more tolerant of rough handling and bouncing around in a backpack.

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I bought a 8x11 Picadilly sketch pad (top spiral bound, blank, almost card stock) at B&N for ~$7 on sale. Paper is great - absolutely no bleed through or ghosting. Affordable and portable. I use it every day!

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Depending on the size of the store in your area, you may want to drive around a bit.

B&N once had a nice line of refillable journal covers and, of course, refills. I bought a few for gifts back in the 1990s. From what I can tell the refills on the shelf at my B&N are all tha remains from that era. They no longer stock, nor list as available, the fine leather covers wich came in conventional book and wrap- around styles.

 

You might buy yourself a nice book to READ, something you would not have ordinarily considered because of the expense. What about their leather-bound classics series? Sometimes they're in a "buy 2 get one free" promotion.

 

Resist the temptation to buy molies but the Ecosystem series is a great line of products. I have a couple of the pocket notebooks.

I ride a recumbent, I play go, I use Macintosh so of course I use a fountain pen.

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I went to my B&N yesterday and they were having a big sale on Christmas-themed stuff (cards, stationery, books, etc), so you can stock up on those for next year if you want. I like their stationery sets too--just bought a lovely set made in Italy yesterday, with watercolor roses, to write greetings on for my family for New Year's.

 

Then again, since it's a bookstore, I agree with the earlier poster who suggested buying books. And Ecosystem > Moleskine for consistency. :thumbup:

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I have been looking at ebooks, since the giftcard was a companion gift to the Nook Color I got from my wife, but I have downloaded enough free books to keep me busy for a while. I figured a nice leather jounal wouldn't be a bad idea. Although they do carry Crane papers, so I might pick through that at my local store.

 

 

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These are awesome and totally FP friendly - however they are not refillable. But at that price and so much paper who cares? They are the best.

http://www.barnesand...e-6x85/12602390

 

+1 I have one of these and they are very nice.

 

And a thread which smodak started :)

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?/topic/209943-brown-bombay-leather-jpurnal

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These are awesome and totally FP friendly - however they are not refillable. But at that price and so much paper who cares? They are the best.

http://www.barnesand...e-6x85/12602390

 

+1 I have one of these and they are very nice.

 

And a thread which smodak started :)

 

http://www.fountainp...leather-jpurnal

 

Yup - Information on that thread made me buy couple of these. My 10 year old daughter (also a FP user) snatched the smaller one from me leaving only the larger one. I just love it feels, smells and behaves with FPs. Excellent item!~~

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These are great and they come in several sizes Basic Black journal I have them lined and unlined.

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These are great and they come in several sizes Basic Black journal I have them lined and unlined.

 

Are they FP friendly?

 

Sorry I don't mean to be sarcastic but the fact that I recommended them, and I'm in this forum, the answer is obvious to me, but yes they are for the pen and ink combinations I use, such as noodlers to be FP friendly. .

The difference between the almost right word & the right word is really a large matter--it's the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning.

- Mark Twain in a Letter to George Bainton, 10/15/1888

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These are great and they come in several sizes Basic Black journal I have them lined and unlined.

 

Are they FP friendly?

 

Sorry I don't mean to be sarcastic but the fact that I recommended them, and I'm in this forum, the answer is obvious to me, but yes they are for the pen and ink combinations I use, such as noodlers to be FP friendly. .

 

Sorry!! I did not mean to offend you. I really asked the question. My Bad!!! I think I am going to purchase a few - they look great!! By unlined did you mean the 8x11 sketchbook?

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my B&N at Easton has a double sided display 15-20' feet long of all kinds of leather journals.. also a nice size display of MS and a nice display of Ecosystems. I have settled on Ecosystems as my go to journals. I really like the micro-perforation for when I make a mess. plus they fit the Saddleback Med journal cover perfectly.

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I am a huge fan of this Brown Leather Wrap Traveler's Journal. It is refillable and the paper is of good quality and works well with most of my FP's. The refill page is here.

 

I have used mine for years. I actually ended up just removing the leather strap because it got in the way. The back flap has slots for two pens.

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I am a huge fan of this Brown Leather Wrap Traveler's Journal. It is refillable and the paper is of good quality and works well with most of my FP's. The refill page is here.

 

I have used mine for years. I actually ended up just removing the leather strap because it got in the way. The back flap has slots for two pens.

 

Nice!!! It looks really cool. I will buy this instead of the Black Basic Journal. Love the look and then it has slots for pens to boot. Wish these were in stock online.

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I am a huge fan of this Brown Leather Wrap Traveler's Journal. It is refillable and the paper is of good quality and works well with most of my FP's. The refill page is here.

 

I have used mine for years. I actually ended up just removing the leather strap because it got in the way. The back flap has slots for two pens.

 

Nice!!! It looks really cool. I will buy this instead of the Black Basic Journal. Love the look and then it has slots for pens to boot. Wish these were in stock online.

 

I don't know why they don't stock them online, but the retail stores definitely carry them. I bought my several years ago but a buddy of mine at my office just picked up one at a local (Houston) B&N two months ago.

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